Mindfulness

When you’re mindful, you are aware of your thoughts and feelings as they are happening, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience.

Mindfulness is achieved through regular practice. It simply involves sitting still and observing the inner workings of your mind, often while guided by a teacher. It starts simple, being mindful of your breath and advancing to help you become aware of your thoughts and feelings so that you can learn to respond with awareness, rather than react impulsively.

Research has shown that people who practice mindfulness regularly* experience the following benefits: